Skydive Dubai (Desert Campus)
Desert tandem & AFF — Sep–May season, all-inclusive AED 2,199 (insurance + photos + video).
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Tandem Skydive — Desert Dunes (All-Inclusive)
MOST POPULARTandem from 13,000 ft over Dubai's golden dunes at Skydive Dubai's Desert Campus.
$599
≈ AED 2,199
per person
About This Experience
Skydive Dubai's Desert Campus is the operational home of the brand's AFF licensing programme and runs out of the Margham desert off Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road toward Al Ain — about 50 minutes east of Downtown Dubai. Tandems jump from 13,000 ft over golden dunes and the open Margham expanse, with the canopy ride bringing the empty desert into view all the way down to the sandy landing zone. The aircraft mix is the same as the Palm DZ — Twin Otter and Cessna Caravan turbines — but the campus is purpose-built for serial training, not single-jump tourist throughput. The single all-inclusive tandem package runs AED 2,199 with medical insurance, professional video, and photos — slightly cheaper than the Palm DZ for the same product, reflecting the off-city location. Accelerated Free Fall Level 1 starts at AED 4,500 with full course pathways through to USPA A-licence. The campus closes June through August due to Gulf summer heat and re-opens for the September–May high season. Co-located on the same campus is Inflight Dubai, the brand's large indoor wind tunnel. The right jump for travellers who want desert scenery rather than the iconic Palm Jumeirah view (Skydive Dubai Palm covers that side), for serious skydivers pursuing a USPA licence (the AFF curriculum is genuinely the largest in the Middle East and one of the largest globally), and for couples or groups bundling a tandem with a tunnel block at neighbouring Inflight Dubai. Book ahead — the licensing-track students keep aircraft load factors high during peak weekends.
Aircraft: Twin Otter / Cessna Caravan
What to Expect
Check-in & Registration
Arrive at the dropzone, sign waivers, and meet your instructor.
Safety Briefing & Gear Up
Quick ground training on body position, then get fitted with your harness.
Board & Climb to Altitude
Fly to 13,000 ft — enjoy the views as the excitement builds.
Freefall!
The door opens. You jump. Up to 60 seconds of pure adrenaline.
Canopy Ride
Around 6 minutes of peaceful gliding with panoramic views — the part most people don't expect to love.
Landing & Celebration
Touch down, celebrate with your team, and collect your photos/video.
Frequently Asked Questions
No prior experience is needed for a tandem skydive. You will be securely harnessed to a certified instructor who handles all the technical aspects. A brief training session (20-30 minutes) is conducted before your jump.
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